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32 ARDBUIDHE COTTAGE GALLERY: A warm welcome 39 HARRIS TWEED AND KNITWEAR: awaits at the Studio/Gallery of Willie and Moira Fulton, Situated 5 miles from Tarbert on the only 5 star arts venue in the Hebrides. The gallery is the Golden Road in the beautiful located in the Bays area of Harris along the Golden Road Bays of Harris. Here in the village at Drinishader. Both are graduates of Edinburgh College of Drinishader at the Old School of Art and the studio sits in one of the islands most scenic you will fi nd a wide range of Harris spots. Willie has exhibited nationally and worldwide. He Tweed: Jackets, Coats, Bags, Shoes, is also an artist member of The Paisley Art Institute. accessories, gifts, knitwear and local Tel: 01859 511218. www.williefulton.com knitting wool. Come along and view the purpose built HEBSCAPE GALLERY AND TEAROOM on the A859, Ardhasaig, 33 Harris Tweed “Clo Mor” Exhibition. Isle of Harris is the perfect place to relax with stunning views over Experience the past and present day West Loch Tarbert, Taransay and the North Harris mountains. process of Harris Tweed. A unique Light lunches, homemade cakes, fresh barista coffees or loose display of old and new pictures, artefacts leaf teas & soft drinks. Award winning photography, Hebridean and present day designer productions Ceramics, gifts & exclusive greeting cards. Open: 10.30 - 4.30 and a view of Marion Campbell’s (kitchen closes at 4.00pm) April to October, Tuesday - Saturday. exhibition. Coach parties welcome, toilet Email: [email protected] facilities available. Tel: 01859 511189. Tel: 01859 502363. www.hebscapegallery.co.uk www.harristweedandknitwear.co.uk
34 HOLMASAIG STUDIO GALLERY: Quidinish 40 HARRIS TWEED ISLE S.E. Harris. Fine Art by resident artist Margarita OF HARRIS: Situated Williams DA awarded the CRMacintosh/Assoc/ in Tarbert, Harris at the France residency in Collioure 2014. Watercolour far end of the bay near paintings, cards Japanese woodblock prints, mixed the main junction A859. media work refl ecting the unique landscape, birds A large selection of and wild fl owers. St Kilda also inspires her varied Harris Tweed Clothing work 200 + originals. Open: 11am - 5pm Mon - Sat. for Ladies, Gents and Tel: 01859 530401. www.holmasaiggallery.com Children. Superb range of bags, hats, shoes, THE HEBRIDEAN DESIGN COMPANY: 35 boots, purses and many more accessories, all Handmade Glass and Embroidered Art – all in Harris Tweed. We also have a large Tweed designed and created here in Harris. Inspired store opposite the shop with exciting Tweeds by the colours and the landscapes. to choose from as well as yarn and wool. Open throughout the year. Orders shipped We offer weaving demonstrations upon worldwide. Studio 2, Talla na Mara, West request. Coach Parties welcome. Harris, HS3 3AE. Tel: 01859 550206. Tel: 01859 502040/502505. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.thehebrideandesigncompany.com www.harristweedisleofharris.co.uk
36 41 ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERY: We are open from 10.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Saturday throughout the year. A warm welcome awaits with hearty soups and home baking available in the canteen. Come in to say hello, buy something special in our shop or simply have a Awarded 5 Stars by ‘Visit Scotland’ in 2012, this seat by the fi re. Tours of the distillery are available, beautiful shop is situated at Grosebay, seven miles please call to book in advance. from Tarbert and well signed off the main A859 to Tel: 01859 502212. www.harrisdistillery.com Leverburgh. Dedicated to provide tailored clothing of the highest HOTEL HEBRIDES: With a high level of design 42 quality, our Harris Tweed is woven by Donald John throughout, this 4 star boutique hotel incorporates Mackay MBE of the Luskentyre Harris Tweed Co. We stylish and contemporary dining in the modern are exclusive stockists of Mario-Barutti and Atelier- Pierhouse Seafood Restaurant and at its heart a Torino jackets, waistcoats and topcoats. For Ladies, great bar, the Mote lounge, with a fi ne selection of we offer a stunning collection of clothing designed whisky, great food, live music and a brilliant buzz. especially for us in ‘Superfi ne’ Harris Tweed. Tel: 01859 502364. Tel: 01859 511108. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.harristweedco.co.uk www.hotel-hebrides.com
37 THE MACHAIR KITCHEN: CAFÉ RESTAURANT 43 SCARISTA HOUSE RESTAURANT Isle of Harris: Good Beach and ocean view dining from the Machair Hotel Guide César Award winner. Featured in The Good on the west coast of Harris. If you are engaged Food Guide, The Michelin Guide, Scotland the Best and to be married, check us out for your forthcoming Alastair Sawdays’s Eat Slow Britian. Elegant, licensed, candle- wedding celebrations. lit restaurant open for dinner to non-residents every evening Talla na mara, Pairc Niseaboist, serving fresh Island fi sh, shellfi sh, lamb, beef and game. Scottish Isle of Harris, HS3 3AE. cheeses. Interesting and varied wine list. Booking essential. Email: [email protected] Tel: 01859 550238. Email: [email protected] Tel: 01859 550333. www.hotel-hebrides.com www.scaristahouse.com
SEA HARRIS: Specialise in fast, comfortable 38 day trips from Leverburgh to St. Kilda on our Police Tarbert Street Map purpose built vessel Enchanted Isle. These Surgery Essence of Harris Tourist dramatic volcanic islands are owned and Information managed by the National Trust for Scotland Island 49 Stitches & Car Park and are listed as a UNESCO Dual World School Community Heritage Site, they boast the highest sea cliffs Sports War Memorial Centre in the UK as well as being the single most Centre & important sea bird breeding station in North Soft Play Shops West Europe - an amazing experience! We Area £ 40 Hotel also offer shorter boat trips to the many other islands around the coast of Harris on 41 42 Hebrides our Rib Pabbay, with our Shiants trip from Tarbert being a fi rm favourite with bird Harris Tweed Church Isle of Harris Distillery and nature lovers and often referred to as a ‘mini St. Kilda’. CalMac
Tel: 01859 502007 USEFUL Tourist Information Tarbert Police Station Tarbert Book online at TELEPHONE 01859 502 011 01859 502 002 www.seaharris.com Caledonian MacBrayne Tarbert Albannach Tours and Taxi NUMBERS 01859 570 376 01851 830 433
4 Places Shops and Sport and Eating Island Stitches: Unit 3, Harris Garage, Tarbert. Tel: 01859 502246 to Visit Services Recreation Out www.islandstitches.co.uk • [email protected]